# Anritsu MS46524B ShockLine 4-Port Vector Network Analyzer (Base Model, Requires Frequency Option) (Pre-Owned) # Anritsu MS46524B ShockLine 4-Port Vector Network Analyzer (Base Model, Requires Frequency Option) (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - 4-port vector network analyzer with frequency coverage from 50 kHz extending up to 8.5 GHz, 20 GHz, or 43.5 GHz depending on frequency option - Measures 16 single-ended and 16 mixed-mode S-parameters (DD, CC, DC, CD) for passive multiport and differential device characterization - System dynamic range up to 140 dB (50 MHz to 2 GHz, standard) for measuring deep stopband filters and high-isolation components - IF bandwidth selectable from 10 Hz to 500 kHz, with averaging up to 4096 sweeps and up to 20,001 data points per sweep - LAN-based remote control using VXI-11 protocol with SCPI command support and IVI-C drivers for LabVIEW, LabWindows, C#, .NET, MATLAB, and Python - 3U rack-height form factor with 16 channels supporting up to 16 traces each, Smith chart, polar, and rectilinear graph display formats - Optional Time Domain, Advanced Time Domain, and Universal Fixture Extraction capabilities (separate software options) - Compatible with SmartCal automatic calibration modules, Precision AutoCal modules, and manual SOLT/SOLR/SSLT/SSST/LRL/LRM calibration methods The Anritsu MS46524B is a 4-port vector network analyzer from the ShockLine Performance family, designed for measuring the S-parameters of passive multiport and differential devices. Available in three frequency configurations covering 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz, 20 GHz, or 43.5 GHz, it provides 16 single-ended and 16 mixed-mode S-parameter measurements in a 3U rack-mountable chassis. The instrument is operated through a graphical user interface displayed on a user-supplied touchscreen monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and supports SCPI command programming for automated test integration. A vector network analyzer characterizes how RF signals transmit through and reflect off components and networks across a defined frequency range. By generating a known stimulus signal and measuring both magnitude and phase of the response at each port, the VNA produces the complete S-parameter set that describes the device's RF behavior. This makes the VNA the primary instrument for designing and verifying filters, amplifiers, antennas, cables, connectors, and complex multi-port modules where impedance matching and frequency response must be precisely understood. ValueTronics has supported engineers and labs working with vector network analyzers since 1992, and the MS46524B is exactly the kind of instrument our team is built to support. Every unit we sell — new through our authorized distribution relationships, or pre-owned after passing our verification process — is handled out of our 20,000 square foot facility at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. We keep the test ports protected, the calibration data accessible, and the documentation matched to the instrument so that when a 4-port VNA leaves our warehouse, it arrives ready for the bench it was purchased for. ## Brand Heritage Anritsu Corporation, headquartered in Atsugi, Japan, has roots in test and measurement extending back to 1895. The company's modern RF and microwave VNA portfolio was significantly shaped by its 1993 acquisition of Wiltron Company, a respected US RF instrument maker whose network analyzer technology and North American commercial presence became part of Anritsu. The ShockLine VNA family represents Anritsu's continued development of high-performance, compact-footprint vector network analyzers for both production and R&D environments. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The MS46524B is a single 4-port ShockLine Performance VNA platform that is configured through a mandatory frequency option at order time. The base instrument hardware, software, calibration methods, and remote control architecture are identical across the family — the three published configurations differ in frequency coverage, the front-panel test port connector type, and the test-port damage and source-power profiles tied to those connectors. The three frequency options span common RF and microwave application bands: the 8.5 GHz option (Option 010) targets cellular, WiFi, and general sub-10 GHz component characterization with Type N(f) ports; the 20 GHz option (Option 020) extends into K-band applications using K(m) ruggedized ports; and the 43.5 GHz option (Option 043) reaches into Ka-band and millimeter-wave-adjacent work using Extended-K(m) ruggedized ports that also accept K, 3.5 mm, and SMA mating connectors. Each pre-owned MS46524B configuration below is listed as its own product page with condition-matched pricing and the specific frequency option built in. The base model number is shared across the family, so confirm the frequency option suffix (-010, -020, or -043) matches the application frequency range before ordering. Within the family, the higher-frequency configurations carry tighter output-power and dynamic-range characteristics at their upper bands as published in the datasheet: maximum source power decreases from +15 dBm in the mid-band to approximately +6 dBm above 8.5 GHz and approximately +2 dBm above 40 GHz, and system dynamic range follows a similar tapered profile by frequency segment. The most important differentiator between the three configurations is the frequency option and its associated test-port connector. The MS46524B-010 (N-type ports, 8.5 GHz) is the entry point and the only configuration that supports the Bias Tee option (-061). The MS46524B-020 (K-type, 20 GHz) and MS46524B-043 (Extended-K, 43.5 GHz) extend coverage upward but use ruggedized K-family connectors that are mechanically and electrically distinct from N-type. Beyond frequency coverage, the optional software capabilities — Time Domain (Option 002), Advanced Time Domain (Option 022), and Universal Fixture Extraction (Option 024) — apply equally across all three frequency configurations. Refer to the comparison table that follows for the published frequency, connector type, and source power values for each configuration as a side-by-side reference. Model Frequency Range Test Port Connector Number of Ports **MS46524B** — — 4 MS46524B-010 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz N(f) 4 MS46524B-020 50 kHz to 20 GHz K(m) Ruggedized 4 MS46524B-043 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz Extended-K(m) Ruggedized 4 Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Accessories Supplied - Power cord - Instructions on where to download software and related literature ## Product Core & Specifications Parameter Specification Receiver Compression Levels (Characteristic) 50 kHz to 300 kHz +10 dBm \> 300 kHz to 8 GHz (8.5 GHz for Option 10) +15 dBm \> 8 GHz to 43.5 GHz +10 dBm High Level Noise (100 Hz IF BW, default power, RMS) 50 kHz to 300 kHz Magnitude: 0.02 dB (0.01 typ); Phase: 0.15° (0.08 typ) \> 300 kHz to 1 GHz Magnitude: 0.004 dB (0.003 typ); Phase: 0.04° (0.02 typ) \> 1 GHz to 25 GHz Magnitude: 0.004 dB (0.002 typ); Phase: 0.05° (0.02 typ) \> 25 GHz to 43.5 GHz Magnitude: 0.004 dB (0.002 typ); Phase: 0.05° (0.04 typ) Output Default Power Default Power 0 dBm Power Accuracy At 0 dBm, 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz ± 1.5 dB (± 0.5 typ) At 0 dBm, > 8.5 GHz to 25 GHz ± 2.0 dB (± 0.5 typ) At 0 dBm, > 25 GHz to 40 GHz ± 2.5 dB (± 0.5 typ) At 0 dBm, > 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz ± 3.0 dB (± 1.0 typ) At -30 dBm (typical) ± 3.0 dB across all bands Power Setting Resolution 50 kHz to 43.5 GHz 0.01 dB Measurement Stability (Ratio, ports shorted, typical) 50 kHz to 8.5 GHz 0.02 dB/°C magnitude; 0.5°/°C phase \> 8.5 GHz to 40 GHz 0.01 dB/°C magnitude; 1.0°/°C phase \> 40 GHz to 43.5 GHz 0.02 dB/°C magnitude; 1.5°/°C phase Frequency Resolution, Accuracy, and Stability Resolution 1 Hz Accuracy (at time of calibration) ± 0.1 ppm Stability vs. Temperature ± 0.1 ppm / 10 °C to 50 °C Stability (typical) ± 0.02 ppm/24 hours; ± 0.2 ppm/1 month; ± 1.0 ppm/1 year; ± 2.0 ppm/3 years Source Harmonics and Non-Harmonics (typical, at 0 dBm) 50 kHz to 8 GHz (8.5 GHz Opt 10) Harmonics: < -30 dBc; Spurious: < -30 dBc; Phase Noise @10 kHz: < -60 dBc/Hz \> 8 GHz to 15 GHz Harmonics: < -12 dBc; Spurious: < -30 dBc; Phase Noise: < -60 dBc/Hz \> 15 GHz to 22 GHz Harmonics: < -15 dBc; Spurious: < -30 dBc; Phase Noise: < -60 dBc/Hz \> 22 GHz to 43.5 GHz Harmonics: < -20 dBc; Spurious: < -30 dBc; Phase Noise: < -60 dBc/Hz Uncorrected (Raw) Port Characteristics (typical) 50 kHz to 4 GHz Directivity > 21 dB; Port Match > 17 dB \> 4 GHz to 43.5 GHz Directivity > 15 dB; Port Match > 15 dB Measurement Parameters 4-Port Measurements 16 single-ended S-parameters; 16 mixed-mode S-parameters (DD, CC, DC, CD) Domains Frequency, Time (Distance) Domain (Option 2), Power Sweeps Sweep Configurations Standard or Simultaneous (MS46524B-010 option only) Frequency Sweep Types Linear, Log, CW, or Segmented Power Sweep Types Linear Channels, Display, and Traces Channels and Traces 16 channels, each with up to 16 traces Maximum Data Points 2 to 20,001 points Trace Memory Up to 20 trace memories per channel Markers 12 markers + 1 reference marker per trace IF Bandwidth Available Bandwidths 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, 200, 300, 500, 700 Hz; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, 200, 300, 500 kHz Averaging Point-by-Point Maximum 4096 averages Sweep-by-Sweep Maximum 4096 averages Calibration Methods Methods Supported SOLT, SOLR, SSLT, SSST, LRL/LRM, Source Cal, Receiver Cal, SmartCal, AutoCal Front Panel USB Ports (Front) Six Type A USB 2.0 ports Chassis Grounding Port Banana(f) Rear Panel AC Power Input 350 VA maximum, 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (power factor controlled) USB Ports (Rear) Four Type A USB 3.0 ports LAN Port Gigabit Ethernet Media HDMI and Display Port video output, touchscreen compatible; 3.5 mm stereo audio 10 MHz In BNC(f); +0 dBm typical; 50 Ω nominal 10 MHz Out BNC(f); +8 dBm typical; 50 Ω nominal External Trigger Input BNC(f); 0 to 3.3 V (5 V tolerant); >100 kΩ impedance; 50 ns min pulse width; 6 µs typ trigger delay External Trigger Output BNC(f); 0 to 3.3 V (HCMOS); 24 mA max drive; 1 µs typ pulse width Bias Inputs (Option 10 only) BNC(f), one per port; 50 VDC max, 0.5 A max **Important:** Maximum damage input level at each test port: +27 dBm, 50 VDC. Verify source power and DC bias against this limit before connecting any active or biased device under test.**Important:** The MS46524B base model requires one Frequency Option (MS46524B-010, -020, or -043) to be functional; the base model is not orderable as a standalone working VNA.**Important:** Full-featured user interface operation requires a user-supplied touchscreen monitor, keyboard, and mouse — these are not included with the instrument.**Important:** Test port cables and a calibration kit are required for error-corrected measurements and must be ordered separately based on the chosen frequency option and connector type (see Ordering Information).**Important:** The MS46524B-061 Bias Tee option is only available with frequency Option 10 (MS46524B-010, 8.5 GHz model).**Important:** Specifications do not include effects of any user cables attached to the instrument.**Important:** If the VNA is attached to a network, best practices recommend installing anti-virus software.Recommended pairing: combine the MS46524B with a matching Anritsu SmartCal automatic calibration module (MN25208A/MN25408A for 8.5 GHz, MN25218A/MN25418A for 20 GHz) or the 36585K Precision AutoCal module for the 43.5 GHz configuration to reduce per-calibration time and connector wear. ## About this used unit - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - **Vendor:** Anritsu - **Type:** Vector Network Analyzer - **Tags:** Analyzers, Anritsu, Manufacturers, Network, product_manual_group_2, Product_used ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Anritsu MS46524B ShockLine 4-Port Vector Network Analyzer (Base Model, Requires Frequency Option) (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/ms46524b-anritsu-network-analyzer-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30